Thailand's captain seeks improvement in Asian Cup qualifier

Thailand's football captain, Peeradol Chamratsamee, is looking forward to a strong performance in their upcoming Asian Cup qualifier against Sri Lanka. The match is set for Tuesday night, and Peeradol hopes the team can improve on their recent 2-0 win against Afghanistan. Despite the victory, Peeradol expressed dissatisfaction. He noted that the team missed many scoring chances and needs to enhance their attacking skills. "We must be more creative and sharper in front of goal," he said. He emphasized the importance of winning against Sri Lanka to start the qualification tournament on a positive note. The captain stressed the need for a good goal difference, which could be crucial in later stages of the tournament. He believes in the talent of his teammates, even mentioning that some good players are currently not in the squad. Thailand will face Sri Lanka at the Rajamangala National Stadium. This match is part of the qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. Thailand is in Group D, competing alongside Turkmenistan and Taiwan. A total of 24 teams are fighting for six spots in the finals. Fans can watch the game live on Thai Rath TV and the BG Sports YouTube channel.